Some very disturbing news about a proposal being pondered by the UN’s International Maritime Organization.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), a U.N. body based in London, hopes at its meeting this week to secure final approval for its “net-zero framework” for shipping. The measure would impose charges per metric ton of carbon-dioxide that ships emit above certain limits; the tax would be $100 or $380 per metric ton depending on various factors. That could translate to an annual tax take of $10 billion-$12 billion.

This proposal has been in the works for some time and since the United States imports vast quantities of goods from around the world, this will negatively impact American consumers and businesses.

Fortunately, this scheme is on President Donald Trump’s radar.

The International Maritime Organization is set to vote on a net zero framework that would impose a tax on shippers, funneling funds into a massive UN climate slush fund. For UN officials, this fulfills a long-standing ambition. Currently reliant on member nation grants, the UN would gain significant authority by levying global taxes, unlocking billions to spend and distribute as it deems appropriate.

The global elites are undoubtedly salivating at this boondoggle becoming a reality.

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